Tenbury High Ormiston Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Oldwood Road Tenbury Wells Worcestershire WR15 8XA |
| Phone | 01584810304 |
| Reference Number | 141169 |
Tenbury High Ormiston Academy has made significant progress since its previous inspection, improving from an inadequate rating to a good overall effectiveness. The school prides itself on being inclusive and fostering positive relationships between staff and pupils. There is a clear emphasis on ambition and support for pupils' academic and personal development. Despite recent examination results not being strong, the new curriculum and teaching approaches are positively influencing pupil progress and engagement in lessons.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 454 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.86%
Girls: 47.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 52 | 44 | 96 |
| 8 | 49 | 46 | 95 |
| 9 | 40 | 34 | 74 |
| 10 | 51 | 54 | 105 |
| 11 | 48 | 36 | 84 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.4% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- The school has successfully created an inclusive environment that supports all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Strong relationships between staff and students promote a positive atmosphere for learning.
- Leadership and management have effectively guided the school through a phase of transformation.
- The curriculum is well-planned, allowing for broad subject exposure.
- Teaching is characterized by strong subject knowledge and engaging delivery.
- The school's emphasis on reading has improved pupils' literacy skills significantly.
- The school's careers programme effectively informs pupils about future opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning lacks consistency in defining precise knowledge across some subjects.
- Attendance analysis does not effectively identify patterns, affecting targeted interventions.
- Some pupils lack diverse cultural experiences, limiting their exposure beyond the local community.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 28 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 64 | 34 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Tenbury CofE Primary School
Bromyard Road, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8BS |
0.25 miles |
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Burford CofE Primary School
Forresters Road, Burford, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8AT |
0.89 miles |
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Clee Hill Community Academy
Tenbury Road, Clee Hill, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 3NE |
4.75 miles |
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Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School
Shropshire, Ashford Carbonel, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 4BX |
4.8 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Michael Abbey School
Main Building, Oldwood Road, St Michael's, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8PH |
1.37 miles |